Horoscopes for Jan. 19

This year you often question your direction and energy. You have what it takes; you are just being challenged. If you are single, your desirability summons many potential lovers. If you are attached, you do a lot of kissing and making up this year.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

••• Note how different your ideas are from a close friend or family member. Avoid giving this person the cold shoulder or picking a fight. Tonight: Treat a loved one to an event.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• You might feel more in harmony or sure of yourself in the morning. Make phone calls, and catch up on a friend’s news. Tonight: You are the lead player.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Back off from a situation that obviously is transforming. Express your caring to someone you put on a pedestal. Tonight: Let your imagination call the shots.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

••••• Share a goal or desire with friends; their support will surprise you. They also might shorten the path to your objectives. Tonight: Follow the party.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Take a stand. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like to be. Tonight: A must appearance.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

•••• Opt for an escape. You’ll enjoy yourself no matter what; however, be ready to return to your daily routine. Tonight: Try a new restaurant.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Deal with someone directly. A subtle comment might not be heard or internalized. Tonight: How about dinner for two?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••• Tension builds as the day goes on. You understand where others are coming from and why they are doing what they are doing. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You are willing to express your ideas, and you are prepared to act on them. Still, someone could be unusually testy, or you could be worried about this person’s reaction. Tonight: Put your best foot forward.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Your creativity peaks early in the day as you are making plans. You could be justifiably cynical about the cost of bringing certain loved ones together. Tonight: Act as if there is no tomorrow.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• You might decide to stay close to home. However, by the end of the day, you are likely to be throwing the party of all parties. Tonight: Trust your judgment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••• Use the morning for making calls and visiting those at a distance. In the afternoon, you might become more critical about your company. Tonight: Not to be found!